When you have something caught between your teeth or under the gums, and you cannot free this object, then you should see. Emergency dentistry can allow our team to dislodge these trapped objects, and prevent complications for your smile. In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne talks about getting something caught between your teeth and how to respond to this issue, and more importantly, when to get us involved!
Removing Trapped Food Particles
If you have a bit of food caught between your teeth or under your gums, this could be a source of immediate discomfort. For your gums, this could cause swelling and inflammation that creates further discomfort and leads to soreness and bleeding. First, rinse with warm water and then use floss to gently clean on each side of the aching tooth. If this fails to dislodge the object, don’t use anything else! Trying to use another object other than floss or a toothbrush risks damage to your teeth and gums that could necessitate more involved treatment down the road. If this causes discomfort, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Instead, contact our team!
Seeking Emergency Treatment
For any dental emergency, you should call our office right away. If we are open, then we will try to see you same-day or early the next day if possible. If we are closed, then leave a message on our machine and a team member will reach out shortly to discuss possible treatment times, and ways to help ease discomfort until you can see us.
Watching What You Eat
If possible, you should consider altering your diet to avoid the options that often get stuck between your teeth on a regular basis. Brushing and flossing daily can help remove trapped objects too, preventing inflammation and decay to protect your smile from painful symptoms and the risk of infection and more. Our team can help protect your oral health with routine checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can monitor your oral health and catch potential issues early.
If you have any questions about how we take on dental emergencies like trapped objects between teeth, or about more severe issues like damaged teeth or even knocked out ones, then contact our team today to learn more. We can also help with general dentistry, providing checkups and more to handle common issues ranging from major buildup on the teeth to cavities and even tooth loss. Our team can even straighten uneven teeth with cosmetic plastic aligners!
Schedule a Visit for Emergency Dentistry With Dr. Browne, DDS
Our team wants to help make sure your smile is strong and healthy, and avoids the major complications of emergency dental situations. If you have something stuck between your teeth or under your gums, then call Dr. Robert M Browne, DDS in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585 today.